Archives for Happenings

Plein-air painting at Avalon Pool

28 February, 2012
Published by Suzi Poland in 1000 words for Summer project, Courses and Classes, Outdoor classes, Pictures of Pittwater, Places to visit, The Beach

With one extra day this Summer, the evening class leapt into it’s second en plein air for the season. Not quite the 29th, but close… (read more)

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Wondering what to do this Summer?

15 January, 2012
Published by Suzi Poland in 1000 words for Summer project, Courses and Classes, Holiday classes, Photographs, The Beach

Storm clouds over the ocean by Suzi Poland

What a cold, wet Summer it’s been! It looks as though it’s going to continue. Inside the studio there’s been plenty of colourful artworks being… (read more)

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A Summer art journal

1 January, 2012
Published by Suzi Poland in 1000 words for Summer project, Drawings, Holiday classes, Poetry, Tools of the trade

In Summer, there’s a special relaxed vibe in the air, we do things differently to the rest of the year. It’s a time of fun,… (read more)

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A still life at Christmas?

14 December, 2011
Published by Suzi Poland in 1000 words for Summer project, 420 Characters, Courses and Classes, Still Life classes

This time of year, there are end of year presentations, performances and parties. The beach beacons (usually!) and the malls moan with the sound of… (read more)

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1000 words for Summer – Year 3 begins!

12 December, 2011
Published by Suzi Poland in 1000 words for Summer project

It’s the 12th of the 12th. Today we open the 12th window on the Advent Calendar and start singing Christmas carols and at 12 o’clock… (read more)

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Twilight Sailing on Pittwater – en plein air painting class

9 December, 2011
Published by Suzi Poland in 1000 words for Summer project, Courses and Classes, Outdoor classes, The Bay

Twilight Sailing on Pittwater - a plein air painting class #2

Like to sit beside the water, really watching the sun go down? Ever wanted to try to draw yachts gently swaying in the breeze? To… (read more)

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Summer Art Classes

2 December, 2011
Published by Suzi Poland in 1000 words for Summer project, Courses and Classes, Daytime classes, Outdoor classes, Sources to inspire, Still Life classes

Can you believe it? There’s only days to go until the Summer School Holidays! So to keep you and the billy lids happy, maybe you’d… (read more)

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It’s the first Day of Summer

1 December, 2011
Published by Suzi Poland in 1000 words for Summer project, Artworks for Sale, Drawings, Paintings

It’s the first day of Summer and today we open the first window on the Advent Calendar.

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To market, to market … to Avalon Market Day 2011

15 November, 2011
Published by Suzi Poland in 1000 words for Summer project, Artworks for Sale, Courses and Classes, Paintings, Pictures of Pittwater, Places to visit, Sources to inspire

The Jacaranda’s are blooming, the HSC is done and now it’s time for Avalon Market Day, Saturday 19th November 2011. This year, as well as… (read more)

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“Nippers Registration” signs are up!

11 September, 2011
Published by Suzi Poland in 1000 words for Summer project, Photographs, Poetry, The Beach

All along the coastline, in front of surf life saving clubs, the call goes out. Hanging high, strung between Norfolk Island Pines or shiny silver… (read more)

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